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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
First insertion Sep. -, 1877.

United States Land Once at Yankton, Dakota.
September end. lSs1. Notice Is hereby gwen
that the f0llOwlng-named settler has filed notice
Of his Intention to make nnal proof In support Of
his claim. and that said proof will he mside be-
fore the Judge. or IN hts absence before the clerk
al the District Court Of Union County. Dakota
Territory. at Elk Point, this cu,nty seat ti,ereOf,
on Monday, Nov. 2ist. ise7. ut 10 o'clock Il. M.
viz: Alfred Waterbury, under his y. i. No. S.2A7
for the south half Of lot w q southwest quarter
OF section eighteen. Township ninety three af
Range forty eight. He names The following wit
llesses to prove hts continuous residence Ml0n.
and cultivation OF. said land. viz: Arthur Whit
Ney. Rsvbert EAsK. Thnrsten Squires and Robert
sqnfres. all Of Akron, Iowa. HUGHES EAST.
Register.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05

Why will you be troubled with
SpTains and bruises,
Old sores and ulcers,
Neuralgia and toothache,
Salt Rheum or Eczema,
Scald head and ringworm,
Pain ia the back and spine,
Swelling Of the joints, and not try,
BEoGs' TRorlcAL Or, II u does
not relieve II will cost you nothing
. ~ warrant every bottle.
w. j. COHLT, Druggist
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
Enjoy Lie.

Enjoy Lie.
What a truly beautiful world we
live IN! Nature gives us grandeur
of mountains. glens and oceans, and
thousands of means Of enjoyment.
We can desire no better when in
perfect health; but how often do the
majority Of people feel like giving it
up dislleartencd, discouraged and
worn out with disease. when there
is no occasion for this feeling, az
every sufferer a easily obtain sat-
isfactory proof that Green's August
Flower, will mike them free from
disease as when born. Dyspepsia
aud Liver Complaint are the direct
causes Of seventy.five per cent OF
such maladies ms Billiousness, Indi-
gestion, Sick Headache, Costiveness,
Nervous Prostitution, Dizziness Of the
head, P~alpitation Of the Heart, and
other Distressing symptoms. Three
doses of August Flower will prove
its wonderful effect. Sample bottles
for 10 cents. Try it.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
BUY LAND! BUY LAnDll.

A railroad sure, through the EN-
ter Of the county. / have a limited
number Of quarter sections Of valu-
able land for sale in the central and
northern part Of this county, at a
reasonable price and plenty Of time.
r. w. GuNKI.E.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05

For the choicest canned fruit for
the least money go to Freemans.
Hance Murphey has a fine line Of
Acorn stoves.
Acorn heating and cooking stoves
for sale at Hance Murphey's.
8l.OO buysa fifty pound sack
Of Grill & Co.'S Extra Fancy
Flour. Every sack warranted.
40 FREEMAN BROS.
The largest line Of underwear
eyer opened in Elk Point is at
A. 0. RINGsRuD.
Freeman Bros. have just opened
their lire OF ladies short fall jackets.
A bran new line ofdress goods with
trimmings to match, just received at
FREEMAN BRos.
/ have Just received an assortment
Of the genuine Broadhead Dress
goods. The manufacturing, dyeing
and finishing is done in such a man.
ner that the goods can be washed if
desired. without the least injury To
the fabric. Call and examine and
you will buy no other.
A. O. RINaRsUD.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
Ilonsy Ohsapl Money ChsapIl

/ have a few thousand dollars to
loan on land at a cheap rate Of in-
terest for three or five years. twill
pay you, farmers, to call or address
F. X. GuNKLE,
Elk Point. Oak.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
Call and see the STANDARD
Sewing Machine, the best in
the world, at ]. S. TaIcott's.

The best place to buy fine table
cloths. napkins and towels is at
A. Q. RINGsRUDs.
When you want any good fresh
groceries. just give +. w. Smith a
call. He will treat you right and
will sell as cheap rs any one.
For carpets 80 70
A. O. RlNGsRUns.
II you want the best Toilet Soaps
Or for Laundry either, 90 70 FREQ.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05

He came! He saw! He bought
II pounds Of sugar for $l.W Of
s. G. THORNTON,
The Leading Grocer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05

~
wMnRsAs. The Equitable Life Assurance Society a cor
poration Organized under the laws Of Ne. York. has filed
In this once . swosn stAteue Mt exhibiting It's condition and
business TOR the year ending December 3Ist. IsS6. from which u
appears that the capital. the character Of the securities. and
he financial standing Of said company. conform TO the require
insurance. and
WHEREAS. The said Company has fled IN this once a duly
eertihed soPy Of its charter. with certificate Of organization
laws aforesaid;
Now, THEREFORE,. I. JAMES A. WARD. Auditor Of the
Fe.rito y OF Dakota, pursuant to the provisions Of said laws,
do hereby, certify that the above named Company is fully en-
powered throuxh. ~ authorized agents. to transact lis appso
pirate business Of Lie insuxance. IN this Territory. according
TO the laws thereof until rho 3ss day Of Deeea,bef. AID. eigh
zen hundred and eighty seven.
81 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. I have hereunto sci
fSeAL my hand and seal AZ Bismarck. this 9Th day Of April
IA. 1857. AME A. WARD. Auditoe.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05

In order to close out our kiln Of
brick we will sell them at SIS per NJ.
for the next 30 days. Yards one
mile west Of town.
4j-0 COMPTON & Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
ssperintendent wosnan's Reiormatory rriso
6hcrICrn, Mass.

A Coon OHE.-Mr. james Marsh,
Of Aten, Neb., alter an experience Of
four years, in using md selling
Cfambsrlains Pain Balm, says: 1T
10 the best and most reliable lini-
ment ever produced" A fifty cent
bottle Of i will accomplish more, III
the treatment of rheumatism, lame
back Or severe sprains, than five
dollars invested any other way. A
great many casss have been cured
bs II, after lseing given up as hope
lsssly incnrabls. Il promptly re-
lieyes The pain III Al cases. Sold by
j. s. Talcotk
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
For sals Chsap.

One grade Holstein bull. two years
Old JAS. LILLY.
u miles south of Elk Point. 1852
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
For Sale Cheap.

Good second hand stove.
WARREN FISK.
Walnuts, 80 cents per bushel.
Enquire Of w. NJ. VINsoN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05

Everybody come to the Fair and
when here don't forget to call on
s. G. Thornton, the leading grocer.
R-5 POUNDS OF COFFEE FOR sizes
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
Coffee

Il never good when exposed to the air.
Always buy this brand in dramatically
sealed ONE POUND PACKAGES.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05

Taken up by the subscriber at his
residence, 81 miles south Of Elk
Point. on Wednesday, Sept. 2lst.
1887. three spring calves, two red
and white and one blue roam, each
marked with a strip of tar on right
hip. The owner is requested to
prove property, pay charges and
take them away. john SKATE,
Elk Point, Oak.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
Dyspepsia Cured.

It would be impossible for me to do
scribe what I suffered from Indigestion
and Headache up to the time I began
taking Ayers Sarsaparilla. / was under
the care Of va. ous physicians, and tried
q great many kinds OF medicines. but
never obtained more than temporary re-
lief. After taking Ayers Sarsaparilla
for a short time, my headache dieap-
peared, and my stomach performed its
duties more perfectly. To-day my
health is completely restored. - Mary
Harley, Springfield, Mass.
I have been greatly benefited by the
prompt usc Of Ayers sarsaparilla. It
tones and i~nvigorates tho system. regu-
lates the action Of tho digestive and
essimilatiye organs. and yitalixcs the
blood. 1t IS, without doubt. the most
reliable blood purifier yet discovered
H. d. johnson, $50 Atlantic avenue.
Brooklyn. N. Y.
Aver S~arsaparilla,
Prepared by Dr.. j. C. Aver 4 Co.. Lowell. Mss.
Price ~; six bottles. D..
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05

The top knocked of Of high prices.
Good goodsat low prices. One trial
win convince anyone that it pays to
trade with S. G. THORNTON,
The Leading Grocer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05

Lots Of new goods just received at
A. O. RINGsRUDs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05

A large line OF ladies' cloaks and
jackets ut A. O. RINGsRUD's.
Haywood boot, best in the mar
ket at A.. u. RINGsRUDs.
BARN TO RENT.-Enquire Of
4l.9 WIN. VINsON.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
Falling Health.

Ten years ago my health began to fail.
was troubled with a distressing Cough.
Night Sweats, Weakness, and Nervous
ness. I tried various remedies pre-
scribed by different physicians. but
became 30 weak that I could not 20 up
stairs without stopping to rest. My
friends recommended mo to try Ayers
Sarsaparilla, which l did, and ! arm now
- healthy and strong as ever. - Mrs.
E. L. Williams, Alexandria. MINI.
I have used Ayers Sarsaparilla, in my
family, for Scrofula, and know, II II IL
taken faithfully, that it will thoroughly
eradicate this terrible diseaee : havo
also prescribed IL as q tonic, a well as an
alternative, and must say that I honestly
believe it to bc tho best blood medicine
eve compounded.-W. #. Fowler, NJ. D.,
ID. ID. s.. Grecuyille. Tenn,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05

COFFEE Is kept In all hrst-olass
stores from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
The First Sign

OF falling health, whether in the form OF
Night Sweats and Nervousness, or In .
sense Of General WEAKNESS and Loss Of
Appetite. should suggest the use OF
Ayers Sarsaparilla. This preparation
IL most effective for giving ton aud
strength to the enfeebled system. pro-
noting the digestion and assimilation Of
food, restoring the nervous forces to
their normal condition, and for purify
ing, enriching, and vitalizing the blood.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
Ayers ~Sarsaparilla.

name on q package Of COFFEE Is .
guarantee Of excellence.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-17

to attack any body or any thing.
He was thirty rods to the left Of us. and
was well hidden that we should have
passed him unobserved had he re-
NAMED quiet. He made directly for
Captain Cameron. who was the center
man. Each of US fired snap shot,
but without effect, and then the Cap
tain did neat piece of work. His
horse seemed paralyzed with fear. and
he slid off on the far side and took a
run for it to get chance to shoot
The lion came on. covering twenty
feet at every bound. and sprang for the
horses neck. He had too mnch spring
in him and went clear over. and then
the horse regained his pluck and rushed
away.
The lion was now left alone and I'M
covered on the plain. He was certain
ly put out by his failure to seize the
horse. for his tail was down. and he
looked uneasy. The two of us who
were still mounted could not be sure OF
a shot, while Captain Cameron was
having some trouble to get a
rammed shell out of his breech-
loader and he worked away in
cool and methodical manner.
without even CHANGING up at the lion.
1t was strange tableau for two or
three minutes. The lion looked from
one to the other, WINGED like a dog
expecting punishment, and l thought
sure he'd bolt. All of sudden he
seemed to remember that he was a
lion instead of cur. and he uttered a
deep growl, dashed the ground with
his tail and started to advance upon
Cameron. He hadn't gone ten feet
before his courage oozed out, and he
sat down OH his hams, threw his head
up, and howled like scared dog. ]
have no doubt that one of us could
have advanced and driven him off with
switch, but the Captain was now
ready, and he took aim and rolled the
poor old fellow over with ball be-
hind the shoulder. Y. Sun.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-17
ALPENA WEEKLY ARGUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WHY BABY WAS QUIET.


Baby was quiet as quiet could be,
And a busy, noisy baby Is he,
With his quavers and trilis, his bounding and
beating,
His crying and laughing, his drinking and eat
ing,
His shrill hurrah though he doesn't mean
that
And his quick, merry shout when he captures
the cat.
But In one thing, at least he's curious elf,
And likes, unlike babies, 10 be by himself:
So leave him alone with his homemade toys,
Such as capture the fancy OF three-year-old
boys,
And that baby is happy tbs easy to tell,
For while he is noisy know all is we'll.
"Hc's up to mischief" poor grandma would
say,
If no noise there came from the baby at play,
/" He is still when he's doing some mischief"
says she,
" And the worse the mischief the happier he"
One day there was silence-he must be awake,
And knew he had playthings he hardly could
break.
listened, while still on my sewing intent,
For the best OF the bright, sunny day was now
spent,
HE will soon break out with laugh or a roar,
Or his fat, dimpled cheeks show again at the
door,"
thought-then hearkened more anxiously.
But baby was quiet as quiet could be.
Then softly stole to nearest sill,
To see why the baby should now be so still,
And there, as stood at the half-closed door,
saw him most busily rubbing the floor
Over and over, with brow quite perplexed,
AS II sorely his soul was bewildered and vexed.
He was trying, poor urchin with all his small
might,
To rub something out that dazzled his sight
But 1t bafied his skill, though he tried II again,
Like many head that is older in vain
For reckon the wisest the wide world DER
Couldn't rub out the sunshine that lay on the
floor
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-17
THE PRAIRIE OWL
A Word OF Praise for . Useful Little o.
cidental Bird.

A Word OF Praise for . Useful Little Oc-
cidental Bird.
Among all the birds of America there
are none better deserving to receive
the protection of the laws than the little
prairie owls of the Pacific slope. AL
though very numerous they are harm
less and unobtrusive. They may gen.
orally be seen sitting on heap Of sand
thrown up by the prairie dog in Dig
ging his hole. This hole is appropriate
ed by the owl for his house, and as you
ride past he never fails to salute you
with very polite bow, and in the
style of the real gentleman. The
female may often be seen with her half
grown brood sitting at tho entrance of
the invariable prairie dog hole. Should
you como too near she makes her
obeisance and retires with her little
ones as gracefully as might fashion
able lady. Because of the positive
good he does in the destruction Of many
harmful insects and reptiles. and es-
pecially the scorpion, he should have
protection. In Southern California and
the warmer parts Of Utah and Ar-
IONA, every summer evening brings
forth great numbers of scorpions.
They get into. the gar
dens and infcst the paths and walks
about dooryards and gardens; and but
for the appetite and industry Of the
owl they would become an intolerable
nuisance in these hot climates for three
or four months of the year. At such
seasons our little owl comes quietly
about the house at dusk every night
and picks up the scorpions by scores
Usually he has some place near by,
as the cornice of the house or some
broad beam in the barn. where he de-
posts his load and eats what he de-
sircs He devours only the soft part Of
the body of the scorpion. leaving the
head, claws and tail of the reptile m
til there may often be found quaft or
more of such remains at the plsse he
has chosen for his nightly banquet.
The owl, having selected a perch IN
der the cornice of my house as Aspot
for devouring his nightly catch Of
scorpions, left in week so large a
quantity of remnants as to prove he
must have destroyed the reptiles by
the score every night, and, of course.
the yard about the house and the gar
den was correspondingly thinned Of
these most unpleasant creatures. This
good work, as well rs the grave, court
ly manners of our little prairie owl,
have made him our special friend and
induce us to speak a good word for
him. FOREST and Stream
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-17
Anscdote Of Andrew jackson.

In 1884, after James Buchanan's
return as minister TO Russia. and i'm
mediately following his election TO the
u. S. Senate. Buchanan called upon
Old Hickory with a fair English lady
whom he desired to present to the
head of the American nation. Leav-
ing her in the reception room, he
assembled to the Presidents private
quarters and found General jackson
unshaved. unkempt, in his dressing
gown, with his slippered feet on the
fender before a blazing wood fire,
smoking corn cob pipe. He stated
his object, when the General said
he would be very glad to meet the
handsome acquaintance of the new
bachelor senator.
Mr.. Buchanan was always careful
of his personal appearance, and hav-
ing just returned from a visit TO the
fashionable continental circles, after
two years intercourse with the ETH
quette of one of the stateliest courts
in Europe. he was somewhat shocked
at the idea of the President meeting
the lady in such guise, and ventur-
ed to ask if he did not intend to
use Piso's Cure for Consumption for
a bad cough or any disease of the
throat or lungs. Sold by druggists.
Price 25c.
change his attire. whereupon the old
warrior arose, with his long pipe in
his hand, and deliberately knocking
the ashes out of the bowl, said to his
friend:
Buchanan, / want to give you a
little piece of advice, which hope
you will remember. / knew man
once who made his fortune by attend.
ing to his own business. Tell the
lady l will see her presently"
In a short time President jackson
entered the reception room, dressed
in full suit of black, cleanly shaved
and advancing to the beautiful Brit.
isher, saluted her with almost kingly
grace.
AS she left the White House she
exclaimed to her escort, "Your Pres.
ident is the royal model of a gentle
man."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-17
FUNNY GOOD-HUMOR.
A Virtue More Powerful Than Nngsey To.
tellect or Lofty Imagination

A Virtue More Powerful Than NngSev Ip-
tellect or Lofty Imagination
Several years ago the convicts in a
large penitentiary conspired together
and made an unsuccessful attempt to
escape. In the struggle the leader OF
the prisoners and ono of the keepers
were killed. The mon were secured,
but they remained in q gloomy and
vindictive temper for months after
ward. Stricter discipline was en-.
forced, and then, after some time,
kindness was tried to conciliate them.
Their rations improved in quality and
several new privileges were granted to
them: but it was all in vain.
I'VE are sleeping on a volcano" the
warden reported. "Thcy are in a
murdcrous humor"
He then recommended the appoint
ment of certain Dan Pickerell as as
sistant warden, the man who held that
being grim, sarcastic fellow, cs-
pecially disliked by the prisoners, Dan
was inexorably firm as an officer, but
he was fat, jolly embodiment of good
humor. He exacted every jot and
title of service from the convicts; but,
that rendered. he took an interest I'm
them, in their rheumatism. THAR tooth.
aches, their children, their plans for
life after discharged. They were
human beings to him. not numbered
beasts in cages; he was not afraid to
joke and laugh with them. In two
weeks time the men were quiet and
contented. Good-humor had done its
work. The revolt was over
Good humor," says q German
''is ono of the rank and file Of human
virtues, which we are apt to overlook;
but 1t wins more battles in life than does
a mighty intellect or lofty imagina-
tion.' Good humor in q house Is like
the kitchen-tire, whose praises no poet
sings. Wit and fancy are the Chinese
lanterns brought out when we entertain
strangers; but II is this steady fire,
after Sll, whioh warns and feeds US
best. Tlrsre h I'D stronger power than
a merry good humor with which to win
ones way through life. In Aesop's
fable, both sun and wind tried to rob
traveller Of his cloak. The moro
fierccly the wind blew, tho CLOSER no
held III but the suns steady heat made
him throw " aside, Of his own will.
Oppose onmity, not with windy argu-
mont or abuse, but with sunny good
temper, II you would conquer it,
Youths Companion
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-17
How Parents Help to Make Orderly
Schools.

A boy in school was punished for a
serious misdemeanor, and was order.
ed by the teacher to tell his mother
when he got home what he had done
and what he got for it. The next
morning the school-mistress called
Johnny to her desk, and the follow.
ing dialogue ensued:
"Well. Master Johnny, did you
tell your mother what you did yes
terday, and the punishment you re-
ceived
"Yes'm," was the sententious reply.
"Well, what did your mother sayi'
"She said she'd like to wiring your
neck for you"
No more discipline reports were
sent home to that mother.-School
Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-17
THE MAGNETIC APPLIANCE CO.,
1874 Dearborn ST.. Chicago, Ill,
TREAsuRER's NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the undersisn ed +,
Treasurer Of the city Of Alpena, will receive the
tax roll for general city and highway taxes for the
year 1857, Monday July 18th, and the same viii be
retained by him for forty days thereafter that dur
Ing the first twenty days Of said forty days, said
Treasurer will receive ell taxes assessed thereon
without the addition Of any commission or percent
age for collections; that during the remaining twenty
days OF said forty days, persons paying taxes will
be charged one per cent. additional on their assess-
ments; and that after the expiration Of said forty
days, said roll win be returned TO the Comptroller
Of said city, who will cause to be made out n copy
of as much Of sid assessment roll US shall be due
and unpaid, adding thereon such per centaee az
shall have been fxed by the Common Council, for
the collection OF such tnxes assessments not ex-
oeeding four per cent, and that within ten days
thereafter the said Treasurer will receive said mem
toned ROLL and proceed 10 collect and receive taxes
thereon assessed, up 10 the last Saturday In octo-
Notice is further given that the said Treasurer Is
not required by law 20 call upon tho persons
ed upon such roll. or demand the payment Of such
taxes.
WIN. II. POST,
City Treasurer.
Office on Chisholm street, nextto Alpine block
Dated July !, 1887. s29we